"Remembering WWII " event September 27 Linden TN

[tranham]

New public event coming September 27th 2014.

 

The 1st Annual  “Remembering WWII” reenactment and swap meet in Linden, Tennessee.

Linden is located 1 ½ hours West of Nashville TN.

 

Website

http://dominionskills.com/remembering-wwii/

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RememberingWWII/

 

 

Highlights:

 

Free event open to all WWII reenactors, civilian and home front impressions

2 ETO themed battles on Saturday

Living history Encampment Friday through Sunday morning with firewood provided

Up to 4 meals included to reenactors

50 blanks provided to the first 200 registered reenactors

Military swap meet

Military vehicle show

DUKW and Halftrack rides

Book Signing

Big Band Merchants of Cool

Meet featured WWII Veterans

 

            Donald Jakeway, US Army, 508th PIR

            Edgar Harrell, USMC, USS Indianapolis Survivor

            Richard Coburn, US Navy

 

 

 

We need you there to make this an exceptional event. Spread the word. This is going to be a new great event with hosts that treat reenactors right. Be sure to read the Safety and Authenticity rules before registering.

Register now before the blanks and food are gone.   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rememberin ... 1604478307

 

Battle Coordinator Robert Nitsche  615-418-2073

 

 

[Tankdriver]

Robert,

Registered my WC63, and the 57mm I got from you, that Marshall is almost finished with.

Tony Estes is registering for reenacting....

Looking forward to seeing you.

[tranham]

Frank

Looking forward to seeing you again and your toys. Glad your coming!

Robert

[tranham]

Remembering WWII Event Reenactor Update



Hope everyone is enjoying your summer. A update to the event is long past due. We are on schedule and things are coming together. Jessica Courter has just updated the web page as well as the facebook page. Please take a look and get an update at



http://dominionskills.com/remembering-wwii/

https://www.facebook.com/RememberingWWII



Current head count of attending reenactors July 18th, 2014



2 British

10 GI

28 German

2 French

2 Civilian



I know several units that have not registered yet. Just keep in mind you have to register to attend. Also if you want the free meals and blanks you need to be registered at least 3 weeks before the event. Availability is limited.

A few words on the battle scenario. This is a little different from normal. The city will shut down the main road through town for 30 mins per battle. We will be fighting from one end of town to the courthouse, 7 blocks. The goal is to keep it realistic as possible. Yes, fighting in peoples yards and around mini vans does not help (we will try and get vehicles moved). What looks worse is shooting until your ammo is out with no cover to speak of while 40 guys blast you from cover. Then you finally die once 3 grenades land at your feet, a halftrack is on top of you and 10 guys are about to grab you and…well, use your imagination here. So by all means die, get dragged off into an alley and come right back so you can die 3 more times.



At the camps, food will be provided Friday night and Saturday morning. I will be using my M1937 field stove for those 2 meals only. If you can help cook, clean or serve I need all the help I can get. Just email me directly Tranham@hotmail.com



Looking forward to seeing everyone!



Robert Nitsche

Battle Coordinator

[tranham]

Update for the Remembering WWII Event September 27th2014

Registered Attending Units so far:

German

            5th Viking SS

            1st LSSAH

            5th Gebirgsjager

            III/5 FJR

            6 FJR

            10TH Komp Grossdeutschland

           

Allied

            6th AD

            7th Battalion 6th Airborne British

            101st Airborne 501stwww.fiveohfirst.com

            1st ID 16th IR

            29th ID

            Free French

Vehicles

Wc63 with 57mm AT Gun

Wc52 with 57mm AT Gun

M3A1 Scout Cars X 2

M4A1 Halftrack Mortar Carrier with 37mm AT Gun

Several Jeeps

Several R75 BMW Motorcycles

1941 German Ford Truck

Various Civilian Period Vehicles

Vendors

www.Militaryoutdoorsupply.com

www.mothballtn.etsy.com

Several individuals

 

In addition a gentleman doing a General Patton impression is scheduled to appear. Both the West TN MVPA and TN MVPA chapters will be present. Many home front impressions are attending as well.

 

Cut off for registration is coming up, remind your friends to sign up now!

 

Robert Nitsche

Battle Coordinator

 

http://dominionskills.com/remembering-wwii/

 

[tranham]

ATTENTION: Pre-Registration is ending Sept 6th 2014 if you wish to receive blanks and food for the event. You may continue to register after this date but we cannot guarantee all the perks. Remembering WWII is a free event.


Go here to register http://dominionskills.com/jointoday/


Things are moving up quickly. We need more reenactors to attend to make this one of the best events in the South. Pass it along to your friends. How many events give reenactors blanks and up to four meals at a free event? How many events let you fight seven blocks trough a downtown?  How many have live 40’s music? Large swap meet? WWII Veterans lectures? All this and top notch period vehicles and encampment displays. Don’t miss out! The weather is about to cool down and it’s time to pull your gear out of the garage.  


NEW! We want to see you and your best gear at this event. Extra blanks with be awarded for best impressions, best encampment displays, farthest traveled reenactor, etc. Show offs welcome. 


Correction from previous email. The web address for mothballs TN vintage clothes and accessories was incorrect. Please visit them atwww.mothballstn.etsy.com and then stop in and say hello.


I would like to thank Anthony Courter and his family who are making all this possible. They are working around the clock to make it a great event and have enlisted dozens of volunteers to help honor WWII veterans. Jessica Courter is also personally responsible for the excellent web site. Please thank them if you see them at the event.  

 

Schedule of Events

 

Friday:

 

12:00pm-6:00pm — Reenactor Registration Open

8:00pm — Free Outdoor Film Screening in Encampment — Desperate Journey (1942) starring Errol Flynn and Ronald Reagan

 

Saturday:

 

Swap Meet – 9:00am-4:00pm

Vintage Vehicle (Military and Civilian) Display  –  9:00am-4:00pm

Military Encampment  –  9:00am-4:00pm

9:00am-10:00am —   Lecture by Mr. Potter: Overview of WWII with Live Music

10:00am-10:30am — Morning Battle Reenactment

10:30am-12:00pm — WWII Vets sharing their stories with Live Music

12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch and Activities:

    Live Big Band by Merchants of Cool

    Lunch Provided by Perry Co. Volunteer Fire Dept.

1:00pm-2:30pm — WWII Vets sharing their stories with Live Music

2:30pm — Afternoon Battle Reenactment

5:00pm — Private Dinner for Reenactors, Veterans, Participants and Volunteers

 

 

The annual Watertown TN WWII Public battle event is scheduled for November 15th this year. Camping will be allowed on the 14th – 16th in the city park as usual.  No pre-registration or fees, just show up. More info coming in the next month.

 

Also

 

Fall 2014 Tennessee Military Collectors Association Show

November 28th and 29th, 2014

 

Friday - Dealer Setup  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Public Admitted 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Saturday - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs

700 Cool Springs Blvd.

Franklin, TN  37067

 

Robert Nitsche 

Battle Coordinator